Finis Starring in "Someone of Note"
You will be taken on an incredible journey through five decades of music history, as Finis tells his story and sings his way into your heart. A career that spans through Playboy Records and Motown and then takes a life turn into 25 years of singing impressions. You will cry and laugh as Finis invites you into his life to learn how he lost his voice and found it again. http://www.finis.com/ http://www.myspace.com/finishendersonmyspace
The Fresh
More of a concept than a band, The Fresh was created by John Fulton and Kurt Morgan in late 2003 and is now led by John Fulton with an ever changing cast of musicians, actors and writers. Whether it's about love, death, sex, myspace or Marykate and Ashley, The Fresh is always evolving. Anyone who plays becomes a lifelong fresh friend and is welcome back at any time...
(Yes, they did the MySpace song/video) http://www.thefresh.com/ http://www.myspace.com/thefreshmusic
Gabriel Mann
Gabriel finished his most recent record just in time to open for Alanis Morissette's European tour in April 2005 and Glenn Tilbrook in the US in May. His music has been compared to The Police, John Mayer and Elvis Costello. Gabriel's talents have been put to use on various film and TV projects, including his stint as resident songwriter for Fox's Emmy-winning series, Arrested Development. Radio & Records recently celebrated Mann's emergence into the spotlight by naming him one of their Artists to Watch for 2005, and he's one of Music Connection's top 100 Unsigned Artists in Los Angeles. http://gabrielmann.com/ http://myspace.com/gabrielmann
Gabrielle
Gabrielle is a Danish -American singer songwriter who has been singing in clubs throughout the Los Angeles area. She has recently collaborated with other great musicians including Darryl Jones and Kathryn Bostic. She is currently recording her own CD due to be completed this fall. http://www.gabriellesongs.com/ http://myspace.com/gabriellesongs
Gaby Moreno
Born and raised in Guatemala City. It was during a fateful family trip to the US that she first encountered the blues. At 11 She wrote her first song and has never looked back. Her music is pop/rock, alternative, psychedelic, soul...sings in her native spanish and english. http://www.myspace.com/gabymoreno
Geoff Pearlman
A songwriter, singer, guitarist, producer and engineer released his album titled "Anything at All" on his own label. Currently, he is promoting an EP titled "Someplace Like Nowhere", containing the songs "The Man with the Unbreakable Heart" and "Nightmare Waiting to Happen", soon to be a full length release. Working with a cast of fabulous musicians, Geoff has self-produced this new album in the sonic shadows of classic records such as Neil Young's "After the Gold Rush" and the Beatles' "Rubber Soul". http://www.geoffpearlman.com/ http://www.myspace.com/geoffpearlman
Gia Ciambotti
Gia just released her album Right As Rain, was a member of The Graces (a trio put together by Go-Gos guitarist Charlotte Caffey), and toured with Bruce Springsteen. http://www.giaciambotti.com/
Grant Langston
One of LA's brightest Americana lights, Alabama born and raised Langston uses a witty mix of danceable old-school honky tonk and mournful traditional ballads. While the focus of the new record "Koreatown" is squarely on country staples like drinking and lost love...what makes it unique is Langston's songwriting voice - cynical, sad, self-deprecating and often very funny.
"The kind of roadhouse-meets-rodeo rock that will delight those who still mourn The Blasters." Uncut Magazine http://www.grantlangston.com/ http://www.myspace.com/GrantLangston
Gravity 180
In concert, GRAVITY packs a melodic and rhythmic wallop that is so wonderfully original it almost defies description. Every moment of their performances carries a special sense of excitement.”
--Easy Reader,Entertainment Guide http://www.gravity180.net/
Greg Holden
iTunes featured Greg Holden as one of “Today’s Best Singer/Songwriters,” and also featured his self-released debut album A Word In Edgeways on “What We’re Listening To.” Ten weeks after Greg launched his “Living Room Series” series on Youtube, he was a featured Spotlight Artist. Since then, Youtube has featured him 3 more times, accumulating over 800,000 plays. When Greg’s local Lancashire, England paper described him as having a “ fabulous voice, which deserves to be heard on a wider stage” they said it right. BBC Radio Suffolk agreed, noting, “Greg Holden is one of the most talented singer-songwriters to have graced our studios…over the past couple of decades.” http://www.gregholdenonline.com/ http://www.myspace.com/gregholden
Hard Rain
Andy & Renee, along with their band Hard Rain, have taken their unique sound and multi-instrumental skills (as well as being riveting vocalists, they both play guitars and keyboards) to venues large and small all over the world. Their seven independent CD releases have won them countless awards, including: Best Duo/Group at the 2005 International Acoustic Music Awards, Kweevak.com “Top-40 CDs of the Year (for their latest: “A River Is Gone”), runner-up for best folk act at the 1999 Crossroads Music Awards, and a two year run in the Musician Magazine “Best Unsigned Band” Semifinals. http://www.andyandrenee.com/
Heather Waters
The Boston Globe said she "couldn't hit a sour note if she tried." The L.A. Daily News declared her voice, "as evocative as Emmylou Harris'." And No Depression called her music "smart...honest...stirring." Now, roots-music aficionados who keep hearing the name Heather Waters can at last discover for themselves what has inspired the ongoing buzz.
shadow of you, Waters' first full-length album, fuses elements of bluegrass, stone country and the singer-songwriter genre into a brew that is at once a timeless evocation of indigenous American music and the distinctive expression of a singular artist. http://www.heatherwaters.com/ http://myspace.com/heatherwaters
Henry Phillips
" What I take from life, I give back through my art. So far I've taken nothing but crap." So says Henry Phillips, who has been seen performing his hilariously twisted songs and stories on Comedy Central, ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' and NBC's 'Late Friday'. He can also be heard regularly on the BOB&TOM' Show, performing such songs as 'The Guitar Pill' and 'She's Talking Again'. His nationally released CDs, fusing mellow folk-rock ballads with taboo-smashing lyrics have earned him mention in Billboard magazine's 'Critic's Choice', as well as acclaim from the king of novelty music himself, Dr. Demento, who referred to Phillips as "The funniest young singer-songwriter to come our way in quite a while." http://www.henryphillips.com/ http://www.myspace.com/henryphillips
I-94
I-94 makes radio-friendly songs with no apologies. The quartet's self-produced debut album, "Don't Get Nervous", is packed tight with songs that would sound great coming out of your car speakers, computer, iPod, or wherever, right next to U2, Maroon 5, and MatchBox 20. Los Angeles and London: combined the two music Mecca's have been responsible for half the greatest songs of the last four decades. So it's only fitting that when you merge the two into one musical metropolis you get i-94, three English ex-pats and a L.A. musician, who take song writing to new levels. http://www.i94music.com http://www.myspace.com/i94
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Ian Axel
Perhaps inspired by the whispers of emus in the adjacent field, or more likely by a little book of paintings and poetry given to him in the year's waning minutes, these thoughts formed the genesis of the title track from This is the New Year. The debut LP of New York songwriter, pianist, and stage stomper Ian Axel, This is the New Year is an album of beginnings. http://www.myspace.com/ianaxel
Jackie Bristow
At once heartfelt and sophisticated, Jackie Bristow combines subtle but beautiful melodies and hooks that hypnotise the listener, demand complete surrender and then stick around with the backbone of a real friend. http://www.jackiebristow.com/ http://myspace.com/jackiebristow
Janet Robin
With three cd’s under her belt Janet has been described in reviews as "smart, savvy, fuzzy, hooky pop”, “edgy electro-acoustic pop”, and “rockin’ with excellent songs and guitar work” (L.A. Weekly). Her energetic performances and guitar playing in shows across the country have been building a strong momentum. Her songs have been featured in WB’s “Felicity,” Fox Channel’s “Wonderfalls” and she has worked as a touring musician and guitarist with the likes of Lindsey Buckingham (solo band), Michelle Shocked, Meredith Brooks and more. http://www.myspace.com/janetrobinmusic
Jay
The whispers that have been building around the world about this independent Australian artist are threatening to become a roar.
From her work as back up singer and international support for INXS and Sir Tim Rice, to her many unique shows in LA, NY and London, Jay has held many an audience captive with her powerful songs and striking voice... http://www.jaythemusic.com http://www.myspace.com/jaythemusic
Jay Nash
In his CD Some Kind of Comfort, Jay Nash recalls a Los Angeles thought to be long since extinct, a romantic dream land where inspiration flowed from one artist to another with songs about late nights, friends and lovers. It’s an album rooted in the classics—Cat Stevens, the Dead, Dylan—but breezy and airy enough to swoon fans of acoustic pop from coast to coast.
"One of the strongest voices in the Los Angeles singer songwriter scene," Nash has "Loose, gorgeous melodies and songs full of confidence but without swagger" Jeff Miller of the L.A. Times. http://www.jaynash.com/ http://www.myspace.com/jaynash
Jenni Alpert
"Thick, moody, dynamic, elegant. electrically charged with a flavor for freshness. This recording captures the raw essence of Jenni Alpert and is as real and as untouched as it gets." CDBaby SONG PLACEMENTS
MTV - The Real World - With One Breath, TLC - CSI Miami - Breakin Down, CBS - The Messengers - Fade Away, MTV - MISCL - Heaven, Winter Always Comes, Fade Away, Simple Mood http://www.jennialpert.com/ http://www.myspace.com/jennialpert
Jeremy kay
Jeremy's sound is sometimes reminiscent of the Dave Mathews Band, and other times it reminds me of G. Love and Special Sauce. But it is not derivative. Instead it is unique and familiar- a near perfect combination." http://www.jeremykay.com
Jessica Lombard
At such a young age, Jessica has already established herself as a prolific songwriter and seasoned performer. She writes music and lyrics with an ability that stretches far beyond her years. Jessica initially displayed an interest in the piano at the tender age of 3, and by the time she was 6, Jessica was playing sophisticated arrangements. She is truly a phenomenon – an artist whose musical style has been compared to that of Jewel and Tori Amos with an artistic vision all her own. http://www.myspace.com/jessicalombardfans
Jessica Santaferraro
A soulful song or a deep blues groove allow her to share her stories this far. This quiet observer thrives on personal experience and good old people watching for endless inspiration. She grapples musically with love lost and found, family members passed, and the state of these so-called United States that she inhabits. http://www.jessicasantaferraro.com/ http://myspace.com/jessicasantaferraro
Jessie Payo
As the lead singer for the Los Angeles based high-voltage blues funk act “Jessie and the Raindogs” she led the band to great successes including the Verizon Emerging Artists Performance, Los Angeles Music Nominee – Best Blues and the honor of being selected to play in the Bluestock Festival in Memphis, TN and theEAT’M Conference in Las Vegas.
Jim Tavaré
British comic Jim Tavare welcomes comedy fans to the taping of his new DVD 'Live in Los Angeles.' Jim was a finalist in Last Comic Standing Season 6. He played Tom the Innkeeper in Harry Potterand the Prisoner of Azkaban. Jim is one of the UK's top headline acts. He combines music and stand up to explosive comic effect. Credits include International Starsearch (winner), Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Wings, Kelsey Grammer's Sketch Show (principle writer) and The Jim Tavare Show with Ricky Gervais. http://www.myspace.com/jimtavare http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Tavaré
Joan Jones
Since the international release of STARLITE CRIMINAL, Joan found herself touring with the likes of Big Head Todd & the Monsters, Ziggy Marley, Cheap Trick, Seal, Fastball, Shawn Smith, and the 1998 and 1999 Lilith Faires. She has been rocking her stuff with a core of players from The Black Cats to SUN 60 alumni players and the Players of Today in intimate acoustic settings to full on rock bands. Her graceful melodies have colored the halls of theaters, hay holding flatbeds under Texas skies, and Bohemian boutiques throughout the U.S. and Canada. She constantly tools her craft in underground songwriters dens where the spontaneity always looms. Joan's music has been heard on Real World, Road Rules, Felicity, Popular, and Jack & Jill. http://www.clubjoan.com/
Joe Taylor
Rockin’ out at The Vox after a long day at Toybox Studios in Toronto, Paul Shubot and Alfie Di Pucchio discovered Joe’s unique sound. Described by listeners as “soulful and timeless”; “classic rock at its’ finest” - Joe’s “electrifying and powerful voice” inspired Alfie and Paul to head to the studio. They insisted on capturing Joe’s rock-solid sound that very night. The ensuing recording launched Joe’s career as a solo artist. A live showcase recorded at Cogeco Channel 3 in music-hip Kingston soon followed; broadcast all over Ontario. http://www.sonicbids.com/joetaylor http://www.myspace.com/joetaylorsongs
Joel Eckels
As a member of the band "Paper Sun" Joel Eckels' vocal styling charms you and reminds you of a cross between a smooth blend of Citizen Cope and Ben Harper on tracks like, the rock and soul mover "Los Angeles" and the groove laden, "Do Ya". http://www.papersun.com/ http://www.myspace.com/papersun
John Gregory
A proud American artist, John Gregory draws from his heritage, suggesting comparisons to John Mellencamp, Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen. An accomplished live performer, he is currently working on his Atlantic debut. John has teamed up with some of the most esteemed songwriters in popular music today to create what will ultimately be a stellar debut. http://www.johngregory.com http://www.myspace.com/2johngregory
Jon T. Howard
This art form demands raw honesty. No great singer songwriter can keep a secret; they owe it to their audience to come clean. Howard is ready for the scrutiny. He shares a particular earthy quality and brutal honesty that singer/songwriters Leonard Cohen, Steve Earle and Bruce Springsteen possess. Jon T. Howard has channeled that grounded emotion with his all star band, to achieve a genre defying sound that is all his own. http://www.jonthoward.com/ http://www.myspace.com/jonthoward
Josh Allan
The ability to weave complex structures into singable tunes is not a task Josh takes lightly, combining elements of his classical piano background with deft percussive guitar and soaring dynamic melodies influenced by tinges of the grandiose world of musical theater. "I think that with The Let Go (Josh's soon to be released album) people will see a side of me they maybe haven't before; it's very dark and moody and all about letting go... or about being the let go." http://www.joshallan.com/ http://www.myspace.com/joshallan
Julie Gribble
Fans and industry alike are calling Julie's music 'real' and 'captivating'. Her knack for storytelling offers raw emotion and most importantly a way to relate with audience of all ages. Stage performances of Julie’s are sexy and emotional. Having lived in cities such as Atlanta, NYC, London and Los Angeles, Julie has no shortage of unique life experiences to reflect upon in her lyrics. http://www.juliegribble.com
Justin Figueroa
The new album has a raw, gritty, stripped down feeling to it. And it's a whole musical journey. It flows from one song right to the next, and it takes you on a pretty cool trip. http://www.myspace.com/justinfigueroamusicsite
Justin Hopkins
There’s something self-satisfying about discovering a musician in some small club and knowing instinctively that you’re experiencing the last moments of real intimacy before the rest of the world gets their hands on him. That’s the best way to describe listening to Justin Hopkins. Although he’s been compared to everyone from David Gray to Sting, he’s nobody’s mimic. His style is all his own; the perfect meld of rock, soul, reggae and roots, sung with a soulful swagger reminiscent of the Mark Cohn or Joe Cocker. http://www.justinhopkinsmusic.com/ http://www.myspace.com/justinhopkins
Kacee
Known for her raw vocals and powerful lyrics with original rockers and soulful ballads. Kacee fronted for Big Brother and the Holding Co., toured with Joe Cocker, and starred in the Broadway play "Love Janis" (Joplin) in which she garnered rave reviews! http://www.kacee.info/
Kamilah Marshall
If you've googled Kamilah Marshall(formerly Martin) you already know she has Broadway credits like RENT, Disney's The Lion King and the Original Broadway Cast of Hairspray. She is currently one of Bette Midler's Harlettes, appearing in The Showgirl Must Go On at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. But it looks like Marshall still has a few surprises in store for fans. Her upcoming CD, still untitled, promises to take you on a musical journey that will leave you breathless. Her style is a fusion of country blues and a little funk that Joanna Cotten's phrase "funkabilly" was made for. Her songs embody a strength and substance that give her universal appeal. http://kamilahmarshall.com/ http://www.myspace.com/marshallkamilah
Karen Nash
Born in Texas and raised in Southern California, Karen Nash plays alt-country roots music with the skillfully crafted turn of phrase and topical content of a great folksinger. Known for her impassioned songs of loneliness and broken love. She has captivated audiences from coast to coast and amassed a collection of impressive reviews for her live shows and three CD releases. Karen won the Spree Song Select Contest in Nashville with her tune “Somebody to Leave” http://www.karennash.com/ http://myspace.com/karennash
Kari Newhouse
Her musical abilities and mis-“behaved” lyrics have been gripping fans since she launched her first release. Kari's lattest CD Lit At Both Ends, with its deceivingly experimental array of styles ranging from somber despair to synthesized hooks, cements her credibility as a competitive singer-songwriter at the level of Tori Amos, Fiona Apple, and other female artists. http://www.karinewhouse.com/ http://www.myspace.com/karinewhouse
Karin Tatoyan
Ani Difranco pervades her musical spirit like smoke. But there are many more textures in the spirit of this talented, self-taught, battlefield of contradictions. Karin is a field of opposites. A tiny stature with a voice the size of the North Atlantic. An Armenian by heritage that sings in English. A private, demur composer of highly sexual and passionate songs. A wildly hopeful and joyful woman who writes about tragedy. A raging performer with a booming stage presence, yet, off-stage she seems to try to take up as little space as possible. http://karintatoyan.com/ http://myspace.com/KarinTatoyan
Kat Bode
Originally with eastmountainsouth she now is on her own -- touring and recording her new solo record. http://katbode.com
Kate and Kacey Coppola
A delicate blend of soul and rock, Kate and Kacey's beautiful melodies, honest lyrics, and refreshingly classic voices drive their music. On guitar and piano, you will hear songs that are raw, authentic, and real. They'll captivate you when you see them perform, and they capture that "live show" feeling on all of their recordings. In the past, they worked with Rob Shrock, the musical director for Burt Bacharach. They also spent time in Mendocino, California writing songs and recording with Bill Bottrell and Brian MacLeod. The past few years brought them to Los Angeles, and you may have seen them at the Knitting Factory, The Derby in Hollywood, Genghis Cohen, Molly Malones, Room 5. http://www.kateandkaceycoppola.com
Katie Costello
Standing at a mediocre five feet, four inches tall, Katie Costello is a living homage to the saying ‘never judge a book by its cover.’ Despite her diminutive stature, and having accumulated only 17 years of existence, her mighty imagination yields a one-of-a-kind kazoo virtuosity and a unique lyrical approach to her vintage-esque original tunes.
"Her music seems to arrive from some other time and place. It is pop music freed from the conventions of the clanging pop music industry machine, with sweeping cellos and thumping beats that sometimes sound less like a rhythm section and more like some wierd, old-fangled loping contraption. And yes, there is the occasional kazoo, or "one-of-a-kind kazoo virtuosity", as her website describes it. Here is a distincly handmade music."
-The Easy Reader Story- http://www.katiecostellomusic.com/ http://www.myspace.com/KatieCostelloSongs
Kelly Jones
Breadth of life experience and diverse musical tastes have continued to work their way into Kelly's sound. Girlish and soulful at once, her voice invites listeners to a shared experience of optimism in the face of heartbreak. Kelly's lyrics, with their clear-eyed insights into life, will remind some fans of the music of Kasey Chambers. With her Euro-rural background, Kelly's unique roots-pop tackles serious themes with a view that's fresh instead of cynical. Her vocals easily bridge the gap between a modern, urban sound and rustic earthiness: she has the sound of an innocent who's learned a thing or two along life's way. http://www.kellyjones.com/ http://www.myspace.com/kellyjones
Kelly McGrath
Every word that Kelly sings is straight from her heart and soul. Her own creative words are about love, heartache, and being grateful to be alive. Some people have compared her to Natalie Merchant and Jewel. -- CDBaby.com http://www.kellymcgrath.net/ http://www.myspace.com/kellymcgrath
Kelly Slattery
Blockbuster Video chose Kelly’s album as their only unsigned artist to distribute nationally while FACES Cosmetics honored the new songwriter with her first endorsement. “Stuck With You” was placed in the WB series Jack and Jill and now is featured in the new John Corbett, Sean Astin, and Amy Smart film, Bigger Then the Sky. She resides on Paramount’s shortlist of theme song composers and can be seen as a Co-Star on the CBS program "Girlfriends" and also heard on another Paramount program "The Game". Kelly and her talented new band are energized and working on her next CD which will debut “Desdemona”, a song co-written with Grammy and Oscar winning musician and FOX Executive, Robert Kraft. http://www.kellyslattery.com/ http://myspace.com/kellyslattery
The Kin
Quietly considered one of New York City's most promising independent acts THE KIN's music is passionate, raw and poetic. The New York Times describes them as "bombastic" and TimeOut NY calls their music "soulful." Co-lead Isaac Koren remarks, "We play for the soul of it, the love of it and the need to do it." Thorry Koren adds, "Our music comes from making those eloquent mistakes". Their songs are featured on both commercial specialized programming and independent radio. http://www.thekin.com/ http://profile.myspace.com/thekin
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Larry John McNally
Perhaps best categorized as a "Singer-Songwriter-Guitarist", he calls his blend of literary lyrics and blues/folk/jazz guitar style, "Folk-Hendrix". He continues to record and perform both as a solo artist and with his trio in clubs and concert venues from Tokyo to Kokomo. His moody, guitar-driven, lyrical, thoughtful songs have been covered by artists from Don Henley (who rarely does outside songs) to Bonnie Raitt, Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker, Jennifer Warnes, the Staple Singers and Aaron Neville. His recordings are filled with songs of passion, coming of age, angst, wonder, city lights, and more, all with the unique ability to create both an aural as well as visual cinematic-like impression. http://www.larryjohnmcnally.com/
Lena Anderssen
A natural born singer who has developed into a prolific songwriter, writing melodic pop with the personal edge of the true singer-songwriter. With her warm voice and no-frills singing, she is an evocative and intense performer. Although she was born in the remote Faroe Islands, Lena grew up in Canada, so she is unique - a Faroese-Canadian with strong Scandinavian roots. http://www.lenamusic.com/ http://www.myspace.com/lenamusicroom
Levi Kreis
Through his various performances and productions, Levi has seized the attention of industry moguls such as Ron Fair, Jason Flom, Desmond Child, David Foster, Peter Zizzo, Monte Lipman, Bruce Carbone and Tim Devine. Even so, the road has led Levi away from a segment of the industry that ³offers little creative value² in hopes of building something independently where complete freedom of voice and expression can be realized. http://www.levikreis.com
Lily Wilson
Lily’s recent solo travels through Chile and Argentina for three months with a backpacking guitar and lots of journals provided the inspiration for the 12 new songs (two in Spanish) which make up her third CD, “Stargazer,” recorded in L.A. with producer/ Melissa Etheridge bassist, Mark Browne. She has sung with Dolly Parton, Bonnie Raitt, Alison Krauss, Kenny Loggins, Patty Griffin, and Melissa Etheridge. http://lilywilson.com/home.html
Lindsey Harper
"Lindsey Harper has many influences including Eva Cassidy, Billy Joel and Bonnie Raitt. Her songwriting and piano driven soulful, bluesy pop sound had filled a missing void in the LA music scene; Lindsey performs sold out shows all over southern California."
-- MusicNation http://LindseyHarper.com (Coming Soon) http://www.myspace.com/lindseyharper
Lissie
Lissie is a singer/songwriter. She was Annie in "Annie" when she was 9. When solo, she plays her music on the guitar and sings her words about her life. Her vocals are featured on Sci-Fidelity recording artist DJ Harry's single "all my life". A deal with Ah! Productions and Maverick Records followed the move out west and a not yet recorded album will come out when it's done and ready. Check out www.lissiemusic.com and sign the mailing list. http://lissie.com/ http://www.myspace.com/lissiemusic
laurell
With the release of her new EP, fears aside (November 2007), Vancouver’s sweetest singer/songwriter, laurell, has emerged from the wellspring of Canadian talent and is holding strong to the reputation it so rightfully deserves. A voice from heaven to sugarcoat her unique blend of acoustic, pop, and jazz – laurell is stilling hearts one room at a time. http://www.laurell.ca/ http://www.myspace.com/listentolaurel
Lucy Schwartz Her new EP, Help Me! Help Me!, is a perfect introduction to the light and dark sides of Lucy. Onboard are producers Mitchell Froom (Elvis Costello, Paul McCartney, Coconut Records), Barrie Maguire (The Wallflowers, Amos Lee), d.Fly Schwartz (Arrested Development, Deadwood). From acoustic piano/vocal tracks to jaunty horn-driven arrangements, Lucy crafts songs that are as emotionally resonant as they are addictive. Perhaps this is why taste-maker radio station, KCRW, has discovered Lucy as an emerging artist to watch out for. http://www.myspace.com/lucysong
Maesyn
She has played and recorded with dozens of bands in a variety of styles. A poetry major in college, she realized that it was unlikely that anyone would buy a poetry book, so she found music a perfect way to combine her lyrical and musical passions. In addition to guitar, keyboard, and the occasional conga, Maesyn feels that all instruments are one, an extension of the soul's self-expression. http://maesyn.com/ http://myspace.com/Maesyn
Marina V
Influenced by the Beatles and Tchaikovsky, Marina's music style has been described as an unusual mix of Tori Amos, Jewel & Paul McCartney, but "with her unique phrasing, breathless, smoky-sweet and compelling vocals, she's got a sound all her own"~Artists Studio Magazine. "The voice of an angel" ~ The Prague Post
"hauntingly beautiful" ~ L.A. Times
"inspirational lyrics & a soaring voice" ~ Music Connection Magazine
"timeless quality and ethereal beauty" ~ Las Vegas City Life http://www.marinav.com/ http://www.myspace.com/marinav
Mark Goldenberg
Mark has just finished his first CD of solo fingerstyle guitar music. Somewhere between Michael Hedges and Joe Pass, between Egberto Gismonti and Erik Satie, Mark’s trying to create music that’s both evocative and reflective, that will appeal to both guitarists and non guitarists alike. http://www.markgoldenberg.com
Matthew Kennedy
Born in Zimbabwe and raised in South Africa, this singer/songwriter left his homeland to tour with the band Khanyisa - a multi-cultural band signed to Resolve Records. Khanyisa toured Europe, Asia, Africa, and the US, then broke up and Matthew relocated to Los Angeles, CA. After receiving critical praise for his solo cd, “Makes Me Alright”, Matthew found himself re-examining his life. He got married, got sober, adopted an 8-year-old girl from Colombia while, in the same year, gave birth to another daughter. Matthew's latest release “Avise la Fin” (translation: "Consider the End", taken from the Kennedy family crest) is available on iTunes. . http://www.matthewkennedymusic.com/ http://www.myspace.com/matthewkennedy
Matthew Moon
Matthew Moon has emerged as one of the freshest voices in the region. Moon’s songwriting ranges from folk rock reminiscent of Jackson Browne and Dan Fogelberg, to the classic pop sounds of Elton John and Steve Winwood. Moon has recently been a featured artist on Frontier Airline's "Wild Blue Yonder" in-flight programming, as well as a regular guest on KBCO'S Studio C. http://www.matthewmoon.com/ http://www.myspace.com/matthewmoon
Maureen McGinnis
Classically trained, she sang opera until her freshman year in college, when she discovered the piano and pop music. She has written and performed her own music ever since. "Break" is her first full-length professional recording. Her influences range from the Beatles and Jeff Buckley, to the White Stripes and Wilco. Maureen's music is as diverse as her influences, but it most easily falls into the category of pop. Her work has been compared to Tori Amos, Fiona Apple, Alicia Keyes, and Jewel. http://www.maureenmcginnis.com/
Meghan Coffee
Standing between pop, indie rock and a hint of folkadelica, Meghan Coffee's visual lyrics and compelling melodies have been described by enthusiasts as, "mesmerizing", "soulful", and "electrifying". Whether it's the stripped down dynamic girl-and-her-piano show, or the 'rockstravaganza' with her Band of Brethren, a live Meghan Coffee performance is not easily forgotten. http://www.meghancoffee.com/ http://www.myspace.com/meghancoffee
Melissa Maki
Singer/Songwriter from Orange County CA. She can play piano and some guitar and has been writing songs for about 7 years now, and singing since she was born :-) Music is her passion and all she wants to for her lifes work. Live, it's her and keyboard and the music, the way she prefers it! http://www.melissamaki.com/ http://www.myspace.com/melissamaki
Michelle McAfee
Raw simplicity, potent song writing, intensely powerful and unique voice delivering songs with conviction, attitude and message give Michelle McAfee a magnetic sound not easy to pinpoint stylistically. Having left the arms of a professional song writing career as a signed staff writer for Warner-Chappell Music and Sony Music where she learned the ropes of writing working with Jewel, Stan Lynch, Jude Cole and several formidable producers who led her to write several cuts and a top 5 charting single, she escaped the mainstream song writing music business and fell into the world of Indie Rock becoming a powerful, authentic artist with an original voice and something to say. Extensive performing experience in clubs such as The Knitting Factory, The Whisky, The Gig, headlining shows consistently in Los Angeles and opening for artists such as Michelle Branch at The Roxy has given her a captivating, confident presence on stage. Michelle organized her own tour playing clubs in Arizona, Oregon, Colorado and San Diego selling CD’s that she produced, recorded and funded on her own. She is currently recording a new album, playing shows in the LA area and will be touring Portland and Seattle spring 2006 to support the release of her new album NAKED.
Mike Stocksdale
It's not often that an artist can tell a story so intricately that listeners feel as if they've taken a ride through the songwriter's mind. Mike Stocksdale does just that. His songs, although similar in style, have such wonderful composition and tone that each one can stand alone to showcase his talent. Similar to the cool country stylings of John Denver's "Rocky Mountain High" and folky carefree feel of Paul Simon's "Slip Slidin' Away," Stocksdale is a modern reminder of what good music sounds like in its simplest form. -- Music Connection Magazine http://www.mikestocksdale.com/ http://www.myspace.com/mikestocksdale
Miles Mosley
To say that 24 year-old Miles Mosley was born and raised in Hollywood would explain a lot, but would only be a half-truth. Though the majority of his life was spent romping around the streets of Los Angeles, he spent every summer, from the time he was six, down south in Pell City, Alabama, where the harmonies and chord movements of traditional gospel music began to seep into his veins. It is this mix of raw inner-city life, and sprawling southern-country-nothingness that years later would collide into a style of music uniquely his. http://www.milesmosley.com
Mylin
A smooth Acoustic Pop/Rock style with hints of Country, laden with velvety vocals, memorable hooks, and evocative stories. Sheryl Crow and The Wreckers meets Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban. Purchase Mylin's new CD "American Girl" at http://cdbaby.com/cd/mylin. Each song is a self-contained story, evocative but portrayed through relatable eyes. Like all albums built for a long road trip, American Girl takes you by the hand and meanders through Mylin's life and perspectives. The title track, American Girl, is Mylin's autobiography, an uplifting, empowering anthem with a contagious hook. After three years on The Mickey Mouse Club, five years touring internationally and four albums this Singer/songwriter is now doing music the way she wants! http://mylinmusic.com/ http://www.myspace.com/mylinmusic
Nathan McEuen
At an early age He started performing with his father, John McEuen (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band), and brother, Jonathan McEuen (Hanna-McEuen). Undoubtedly, the family has powerfully shaped his musical inclinations and style, but his influences and pursuits span much farther. As a singer/songwriter, he constructs universal, nostalgic melodies and lyrics. His study and mastery of several instruments, including guitar, piano, drums, and bass, allow him great compositional range. He created his first solo record Grand Design, performed on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, opened for David Crosby and Gram Nash, Dave Mason, Kenny Loggins, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, performed with Kevin Nealon (SNL), worked with Paul Willams, Willie Nelson, started his own record company called Lint Records, and has played over 500 shows. http://www.nathanmceuen.com/ http://www.myspace.com/nathanmceuenmusic
Nick Thune
Nick is from Seattle. He worked as the Teen Director of the Redmond Boys & Girls Club for 5 years. On the side, Nick was playing in/carrying the hit cover band No Hablos. Nick needed more... with a passion to entertain people, he left Seattle for bigger things. Nick settled on Stand Up comedy in Los Angeles. Nick's refreshing blend of Guitar and Comedy can be seen at the Hollywood Improv, where he is a regular, as well as Colleges and Clubs around the country. Nick likes to make people laugh and hopes to continue doing so. On a side note, Nick recently lost in a game of twister with his Landlord. http://www.nickthune.com http://www.myspace.com/nickthune
Nicole Blanco
Within a short time Nicole Blanco, "the Latin Sade/Norah Jones type" has done what is difficult for many musicians to achieve in a lifetime, but you’d never know it by talking with her, "It all just kind of happened, so I’m just going with it". Nicole Blanco is a rare find in the music industry. Her music and onstage personality has a vulnerability that keeps her audience enraptured. Her deft piano playing lays the canvas for her unique vocal stylings to paint landscapes of love-loss, heartache, celebration of the spirit and hope. http://www.myspace.com/nicoleblanco
Nicole Gordon
This award winning singer/songwriter was named in Music Connection Magazine as one of the Top 100 Unsigned Artists! Her songs have been featured in the film, "Dead Pet", which was a SXSW International Film Festival winner and her local Southern California performances maintain her as an act to be reckoned with. She also was featured on Ed McMahon's NEXT BIG STAR and has teamed up with Grammy award winning songwriter/producer, Dave Merenda.Currently, Nicole has released a solo CD entitled "Lost In My Head", produced by Dave Merenda on Klover Records. http://www.nicolegordon.net
Nina Storey
The L.A. Daily News declared her voice, "as evocative as Emmylou Harris'." Her seamless blend of blues, bluegrass and traditional country has inspired an ongoing buzz among roots-music aficionados.
She has been featured on CNN Showbiz Today, MTV Online, and Rolling Stone Online. In addition, she has received rave reviews in publications such as; People Magazine, Billboard Magazine, Performing Songwriter, Music Connection, Totally Adult http://www.ninastorey.com http://www.myspace.com/ninastorey
